Renovated Okay Houthalen-Oost reopens on 13 June as a sustainable local supermarket
On Friday 13 June, Okay Houthalen-Oost, located at Weg naar Zwartberg 64, will reopen after an extensive refurbishment. The local supermarket has been expanded by 21 m², bringing the total store floor area to 494 m². It has been renovated in line with the newest generation of Okay stores, including a redesigned checkout area where customers can now also pay quickly and easily using the new Assisted Self-Checkout zone. Sustainability was a top priority throughout the renovation process. Store manager Wendy Peeters and her team are excited to welcome customers back to their refreshed store.
Focus on fresh products and daily baked bread
Thanks to its bright and modern interior, Okay Houthalen-Oost offers customers easy access to a wide selection of fresh products. “In our freshmart, it’s easy to choose from our wide range of fruit and vegetables, dairy, meat, charcuterie, fish, and ready meals – all fresh daily, just like customers expect from Okay,” says store manager Wendy. The store's co-workers bake high-quality bread, pastries, and rolls several times a day, all of which are displayed in the well-organised bread section.
New: Assisted Self-Checkout zone
The checkout area has been completely revamped to allow for faster and more convenient payments. “Brand new are the two Assisted Self-Checkouts,” Wendy explains. “Here, customers can easily scan and pay for their groceries themselves.”
These new features and improvements contribute to an enjoyable shopping experience and even more efficient shopping. “Every day, our cheerful team of 9 motivated co-workers is ready to assist our customers. All of them are locals, for whom customer friendliness, good service and a helpful attitude always come first.”
Minimal environmental impact
Like the other Colruyt Group store formats, Okay is firmly committed to building sustainably and with a minimal ecological footprint. Okay Houthalen-Oost uses no gas or fuel oil; the store runs entirely on green electricity. The store’s eco-friendly refrigeration system emits 90% less CO₂ than traditional installations, and the heat it produces is recovered to warm the shop. The ventilation system recovers 75% of heat.
Easy to reach by car and bicycle
Okay Houthalen-Oost is conveniently located on Weg naar Zwartberg 64, a local link road between Houthalen and Waterschei – easily reachable for everyone. The spacious and easily accessible car park offers space for 47 cars, including 2 charging points for electric vehicles.
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Contact:
Colruyt Group press office
Tel.: +32 (0)473 92 45 10 or +32 (0)2 363 55 45
Email: press@colruytgroup.com
Practical information:
Okay Houthalen-Oost
Weg naar Zwartberg 64
3530 Houthalen-Oost
Tel.: 089 47 25 29
Opening hours Okay:
Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.